Ogham,or Ogam,is the name of the alphabet in use among the ancient Irish and British inhabitants of our islands.It comprised 20 characters,each of which contained one to five thin strokes grouped above,below or across a horizontal line.Their name derives from the name of a Gaulish god,Ogma,who was claimed to be similar to Hercules,and who was adept at languages and eloquence.
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